LG US998 User manual

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MFL70380301 (1.0) www.lg.com

USER GUIDE

1

About this user guide

Thank you for choosing this LG product. Please carefully read this user

guide before using the device for the first time to ensure safe and proper

use.

• Always use genuine LG accessories. The supplied items are designed

only for this device and may not be compatible with other devices.

• This device is not suitable for people who have a visual impairment due

to the touchscreen keyboard.

• Descriptions are based on the device default settings.

• Default apps on the device are subject to updates, and support for

these apps may be withdrawn without prior notice. If you have any

questions about an app provided with the device, please contact an

LG Service Center. For user-installed apps, please contact the relevant

service provider.

• Modifying the device’s operating system or installing software from

unofficial sources may damage the device and lead to data corruption

or data loss. Such actions will violate your LG license agreement and

void your warranty.

• Some content and illustrations may differ from your device, depending

on the area, service provider, software version, or OS version, and are

subject to change without prior notice.

• Software, audio, wallpaper, images, and other media supplied with

your device are licensed for limited use. If you extract and use these

materials for commercial or other purposes, you may be infringing

copyright laws. As a user, you are fully responsible for the illegal use of

media.

• Additional charges may incur for data services, such as messaging,

uploading,downloading, auto-syncing and location services. To avoid

additional charges, select a data plan suitable to your needs. Contact

your service provider to obtain additional details.

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2About this user guide

Instructional notices

WARNING: Situations that could cause injury to the user and third

parties.

CAUTION: Situations that may cause minor injury or damage to the

device.

NOTE: Notices or additional information.

3

Table of contents

01

Custom-designed

Features

6 Camera features

13

Gallery features

19

Floating bar

22

Google Assistant

23

Audio recording features

25

Fingerprint recognition

28

Face recognition

31

Voice recognition

33

Multi-tasking feature

34

Always-on Display

35

Quick Help

36

Notes on Water Resistant

Properties

02

Basic Functions

39 Product components and

accessories

40

Parts overview

43 Turning the power on or off

44

Installing the SIM card

46

Inserting the memory card

47

Removing the memory card

47

Battery

50

Touch screen

53

Home screen

62

Screen lock

68

Memory card encryption

69

Taking screenshots

70

Entering text

75

Content sharing

03

Useful Apps

79 Installing and uninstalling apps

80

App trash

81

App Shortcuts

82 Phone

85

Messaging

91 Camera

113

Gallery

116

Contacts

119

QuickMemo+

4Table of contents

121 Clock

122

Calendar

123

Tasks

124

Music

125

Calculator

125

LG Health

127

File Manager

127

LG Mobile Switch

127

Downloads

128

Smart cleaning

129

LG SmartWorld

129

Facebook

129

Next Radio

130

Chrome

130

Google apps

04

Settings

133 Settings

133

Networks

145

Sound & notification

146 Display

148

General

05

Appendix

159 LG Language Settings

159

LG Bridge

160

Phone software update

162

Anti-Theft Guide

163

Open Source Software Notice

Information

163

Regulatory information

(FCC ID number, etc.)

163

Trademarks

164

Laser safety statement

165

More information

167 FAQ

06

For Your Safety

07

LIMITED WARRANTY

STATEMENT

Custom-designed

Features

01

Custom-designed Features 6

Camera features

Wide-angle camera

You can take photos or record videos with a wider range than your actual

field of vision by using the wide-angle on the front and rear camera.

Tap

, then tap / or / to switch between the

standard and wide-angle.

Front camera Rear camera

Wide-angle

Standard angle

Wide-angle

Standard angle

• See

Starting the camera

for details.

Cine Video

You can record a movie-like video.

1

Tap MODE .

2

Tap to record a video.

• : Record a video by selecting the point zoom feature to zoom in/

out around a specific area.

•

: Select an effect to apply to the recording. You can also adjust

the vignette and strength for each Cine effect. This feature cannot

be changed after you have started recording.

Custom-designed Features 7

• The Point zoom feature supports a zoom speed of up to 3x.

• This feature only supports video recordings in standard angle.

Graphy

You can apply the recommended values for the white balance, ISO and

shutter speed as if taken by an expert.

1

Tap MODE MANUAL ( ).

2

Tap and then tap Graphy photos to activate the feature.

3

Tap and select the desired scene from the recommended images.

4

Tap to take a photo.

• This feature is available only in Manual camera mode.

• You can add more scenes by tapping

and downloading the Graphy

app from the Play Store. You may be charged for data usage, depending

on your pricing plan.

Custom-designed Features 8

Match shot

You can take two photos and/or 3-second videos at the same time one by

one. You can also use any photo you’ve previously taken.

1

Tap MODE .

2

To take a photo, tap . To record a video, tap .

• : Record two split screens at the same time.

• : Record two split screens individually.

• : Import previous photos, videos, or images to create a match

shot.

•

: Rotate the imported images.

• : Change the order of the imported images.

3

Tap to save (if necessary).

Snap shot

You can take a photo or record a video and preview it right away.

1

Tap MODE .

2

Tap to take a photo. To record a video, tap .

Custom-designed Features 9

Guide shot

You can use an image as a guide to take photos with the same

composition. Any photo in the Gallery can be used as a guide.

1

Tap MODE .

2

Place the desired subject on a translucent guide image, then tap .

• Use the slide bar to control the background transparency.

Grid shot

You can take 4 photos or 3-second videos to save as one photo or video.

1

Tap MODE .

2

Tap to take a photo. To record a video, tap .

3

Tap to save.

• Tap a previously taken photo/video to retake it.

Custom-designed Features 10

Tracking your focus point while using the

camera

You can track and maintain focus on an object while taking photos or

recording videos.

1

Tap Tracking focus.

2

Before recording a video or taking a photo, lightly tap the screen to

select an object to focus on.

3

Take the photo or start recording your video.

• See

Starting the camera

for details.

• To use this feature, select the standard camera (

) for taking photos

or recording videos.

• This feature is unavailable when you use the front camera or the

wide-angle camera.

• This feature is unavailable in the following cases:

- Video size limitation: Resolution is set as UHD 16:9.

- FPS limitation: FPS is set as 60 FPS.

Custom-designed Features 11

Steady recording

You can use the Steady recording feature to minimize motion blur while

recording a video.

Tap

, select the mode such as Auto (

A

), or Manual ( )

Steady recording.

• See

Starting the camera

for details.

• This feature is available only in specific modes.

Hi-Fi video recording

You can record a high quality video with Hi-Fi sound.

Tap

MODE Manual ( ) Hi-Fi.

• See

Starting the camera

for details.

• Hi-Fi videos can only be played in apps that support Hi-Fi.

Custom-designed Features 12

Camera roll

You can view the photos and videos you have taken on the camera

preview screen.

Tap

MODE Auto Camera roll.

• When you take photos or record videos, you can view the thumbnails

for the saved pictures along the side of the screen.

• Scroll the thumbnail list up or down to browse the photos and videos.

• Tap a thumbnail to view the photo or video on the camera screen.

• Tap the thumbnail again to return to the camera viewfinder.

• This feature is not supported when you take a photo or record a video in

the 18:9 aspect ratio.

• This feature is available only in the Auto camera mode.

Custom-designed Features 13

Gallery features

Floating button

You can use the floating button at the lower part of the Gallery app

screen in landscape mode.

• After dragging the

button upwards, release it when you reach the

button to return to the Home screen.

• You can drag the button to the left or right to move the floating

button as desired.

Custom-designed Features 14

Related content

You can edit and customize related content in the Gallery.

1

While viewing a picture preview, tap .

2

When the icon related with the date or location where you took the

photo appears, touch the screen.

• You can view the photos related with the date or location where

you chose.

• Tap to access additional options.

Making a video from the related content

You can gather related content to make a video clip by tapping on the

video displaying the date or location.

Custom-designed Features 15

Creating a movie

You can create a new movie by putting images and videos together.

1

Tap

,

select an album, and then tap Create movie.

2

Select images or videos for your movie and tap NEXT.

3

Edit the selected images and videos and then tap SAVE.

Deleting files

You can select images or videos to delete from your video by tapping

at the top right corner of its thumbnail.

Adding files

You can select images or videos to add after tapping at the bottom

of the screen. You can also select the images or videos you have already

previously added.

Custom-designed Features 16

Rearranging files

To rearrange the images and videos, touch and hold the file you want to

move, then drag it to the desired location.

Adding file effects

Tap to add a theme or background music, change the font, and add a

title and author.

• Download the VASSET app from the Play Store to add video themes,

background music or font faces.

If you use mobile data without connecting to a Wi-Fi network, you may

be charged for data usage.

Resetting the movie edits

You can reset the edits made to the movie (e.g. play time, theme,

background music and font effect) by tapping

.

Previewing a file

Check your new video before saving it by tapping . After the playback

time elapses, the next file is played automatically.

• A maximum of 50 images and videos can be used to create a video.

• The playback time for an image is 3 seconds by default and it cannot be

changed. Videos can be trimmed down to a minimum of 1 second.

• This feature may not support some image or video formats.

Custom-designed Features 17

Making a GIF file

You can easily make a GIF file using previously recorded video.

1

At the desired starting point while watching a video, tap .

2

Select the length of the GIF you want to create.

• The GIF file is generated for the time selected from the current time.

• For videos less than 5 seconds, GIF images are automatically generated

for the remaining time.

• You may use this feature solely for creative purposes. The use of this

feature involving infringement of any other person’s rights, such as

copyright or defamatory or offensive statements, may be subject to civil,

criminal, or administrative liabilities and/or penalties under applicable

laws. You shall not copy, reproduce, distribute, or otherwise make illegal

use of any copyrighted materials without permission of the rightful

owner or copyright holder. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable

law, LG Electronics disclaims all expressed and implied warranties as well

as liabilities associated thereto.

You can also create a GIF file from the Gallery.

1

While viewing an album, tap Create GIF.

2

Select the desired photos and videos to create a GIF file and then tap

NEXT.

• You can add more images and adjust the GIF speed, screen ratio,

and file order.

3

Tap SAVE.

• A maximum of 100 images can be used to create a GIF file.

Custom-designed Features 18

Making a collage

You can make a collage from images in your Gallery.

1

While viewing an album, tap Make collage.

2

Select the desired images to add to the collage and then tap NEXT.

• Select the desired layout from the bottom of the screen.

3

Tap MAKE.

• A maximum of 9 images can be used to create a collage.

Custom-designed Features 19

Floating bar

Floating bar overview

You can access frequently used features, in such as Shortcuts, Screen

capture, Music player, and Quick contacts, by tapping and then swiping

the floating bar on the screen.

To enable the floating bar feature, tap

Settings General Floating

Bar

.

Opening and closing the floating bar

• To open the floating bar: Tap or .

• To close the floating bar: Tap or .

Floating Bar

• To access the rest of the bar options, swipe left or right on the floating

bar.

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